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Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Milwaukee News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Milwaukee—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Milwaukee News Today is…
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Drunk Driver Faces Fatal Crash Charges
A Milwaukee man faces multiple felonies after a deadly drunk driving crash — he allegedly crossed into oncoming traffic, killed a driver, fled on foot, and had…
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Drunk Driver With Kids Crashes Again
A Milwaukee man, 40, was arrested for DUI after crashing his car with two kids inside on June 27, veering off I-94 and scattering open alcohol containers…
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Brady Street Safety Pilot After Shootings
Brady Street in Milwaukee is launching a new summer safety pilot program to combat reckless driving and loitering, following two recent shootings that left one…
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Venezuela Earthquake Relief Effort
Venezuela reels from devastating earthquakes that have killed over 1,400 and left 69,000 missing, with more than 400 aftershocks rattling the region. But hope…
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Garage Fire Halts Home Sale Plans
A garage fire erupted near Milwaukee’s I-41 exit, destroying the structure and damaging the home—just as a realtor was about to show it for sale. No injuries…
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Wisconsin's Hidden History Vault
Step inside Wisconsin’s hidden time capsule: the State Archive Preservation Facility in Madison, home to over 500,000 artifacts spanning centuries—from ancient…
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Farmers Feed Future Through Scholarship Breakfast
Farmers weathering tough times rallied together for the 11th annual Racine County Breakfast on the Farm, turning community spirit into scholarship…
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Search for Missing Janine Derderian
A Silver Alert was issued Saturday morning for 75-year-old Janine Derderian, who wandered off from her Racine home with dementia. Last seen near College Point…
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Wisconsin Beaches Through the Decades
Step back in time with Wisconsin’s beaches—photos from 1899 to 1994 reveal how summer fun evolved at spots like Bradford Beach, Big Foot Beach, and Nicolet…
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Rare Corpse Flower Blooms in Milwaukee
Milwaukee’s Mitchell Park Domes hosted a rare botanical spectacle this weekend as corpse flower Penelope burst into bloom, drawing crowds eager to witness the…
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Milwaukee Crash Clears in Hour
Traffic chaos hit Milwaukee Saturday afternoon when a major wreck on I-43 northbound near the 6th Street exit shut down four lanes and backed up onto I-94…
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Wisconsin’s Biofuel, Wolves, and Urban Growth
Wisconsin’s corn farmers could see a major economic boost from E15 biofuel, while wolves face a troubling second straight year of population decline—sparking…
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A Good Deed Turned Tragic
A 72-year-old man vanished while fishing on Petenwell Lake after spotting what he thought was an injured eagle. Despite warnings, he returned alone to rescue…
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ICE Surge in Milwaukee Alert
ICE is ramping up enforcement in Southeast Wisconsin, with recent spikes in activity sparking urgent alerts from immigrant rights groups. Forward Latino issued…
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Shooting in Milwaukee Saturday Afternoon
Shooting in Milwaukee Saturday Afternoon
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Housing, Cars, and Cleaner Air
A major housing bill is brewing in Washington, aiming to overhaul everything from manufactured homes to zoning laws and small-loan access — but while lawmakers…
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E15 Fuel Push Sparks Farm and Fuel Debate
The White House is pushing to make E15 ethanol fuel available year-round, potentially boosting corn farmers and lowering gas prices—but the plan faces hurdles…
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Wisconsin Wolves Dip Amid Warming Winters
Wolves in Wisconsin are facing a subtle but concerning decline, dropping for the second year in a row despite overall stability — a lagging effect of milder…
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Milwaukee’s Community Kitchen Rising
A new community kitchen in Milwaukee’s 53206 zip code is poised to become a lifeline, offering more than just meals—it’s building a hub for support, belonging…
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Cody Johnson’s Milwaukee Magic
Cody Johnson turned Milwaukee’s Summerfest into a Texas country dream, blending stadium energy with intimate charm in his first lakeside amphitheater show…
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Anodyne Baristas Strike for Fairness
Anodyne Coffee workers, who voted to unionize in June 2025, are striking in force after private equity owners FairWave refused to engage in fair bargaining…
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Rare Corpse Flower Penelope Blooms Again
A rare corpse flower named Penelope just bloomed again in Milwaukee — way sooner than expected, after only two years! Known for its stinky, rotting flesh scent…
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Goldfinger Rocks Summerfest with Energy
Goldfinger lit up Summerfest with pure, unfiltered rock energy, proving age is just a number as frontman John Feldmann (turning 59!) shredded through hits and…
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Penelope the Corpse Flower Blooms Again
Get ready to smell the drama—Penelope, the corpse flower, is blooming again at the Mitchell Park Domes in Milwaukee, and this rare, stinky spectacle is drawing…
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Fifty-Three-Year-Old Sentenced for Fatal Shooting
Fifty-three-year-old Tammy Goodman just received a 22-year prison sentence for fatally shooting Dennis Carter in a July 2025 Milwaukee incident, pleading…
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My Kousin's House Builds Community
Koren Dennison is turning Metcalfe Park into a vibrant community hub with My Kousin’s House — a “third space” where neighbors gather beyond home and work…
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My Kousin's House Builds Community in Metcalfe Park
Koren Dennison is turning her Milwaukee home into a vibrant community hub called My Kousin’s House, creating a welcoming “third space” where neighbors of all…
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Beat the Heat Before It Hits
Beat the Heat Before It Hits
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Former Officer Sentenced in Jail Abuse Case
A 25-year-old former Milwaukee County correctional officer, Marques Reeder, just got a two-year probation sentence for abusing inmates — including spraying…
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Survivor Meets Ed Sheeran
Fifty-five-year-old Blake, who beat cancer during the pandemic after a brutal stem cell transplant and 21 days locked down, turned his survival into a bucket…
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Father of School Shooter Faces Trial
Jeffrey Rupnow, father of the Abundant Life Christian School shooter, now faces trial starting March 8, 2027, charged with supplying a weapon to a minor and…
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Activists Face Charges at Ridglan Farms
Fifty-one activists now face charges after protests targeting Ridglan Farms—a major beagle breeder accused of years of animal cruelty—sparked a crackdown that…
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E-Bike Crash in West Allis
A crash in West Allis, Wisconsin, sent shockwaves through the community — a cyclist on an e-bike ran a red light and collided head-on with a pickup truck…
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Probation After Hit-and-Run That Cost a Leg
Chamari Williams faces 18 months of probation after pleading guilty to hit-and-run causing severe injury and driving without a license — a crash that left…
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Walker's Point Gets New Apartments
Walker's Point Gets New Apartments
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Milwaukee Youth Violence Trends
Milwaukee’s youth homicide rate is dropping — just four deaths so far this year, down from eight last year — thanks to a coordinated push by health officials…
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Milwaukee Joins Global Push for Swimmable Rivers
Milwaukee is officially joining the global Swimmable Cities Alliance, marking a bold step toward making its rivers safe and swimmable again after nearly a…
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Milwaukee Parks Now Chalk-Friendly
Milwaukee County just flipped its graffiti rules—chalk is now officially protected free speech on flat surfaces after a 13-2 vote, sparking heated debate but…
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Shaw Found Competent After Aurora Sinai Shooting
Ronnell Shaw Jr., accused in the March Aurora Sinai shooting that killed Christopher Robinson Jr., has been deemed mentally competent to stand trial — a…
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Sir Robert Ibsen Leads Veterans Parade
Sir Robert Ibsen, a 97-year-old Navy veteran and Kenosha native, is set to lead the Civic Veterans Parade this Sunday, June 28th, wearing his Chief Petty…
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Mosaics, Mud, and Milwaukee Rivers
New mosaics on Milwaukee’s Beerline trail aren’t just pretty art—they’re community-powered symbols of a major river cleanup. Fifty locals shaped clay animals…
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Milwaukee Dancing Grannies Honor Legacy
The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies are set to dazzle America on its 250th birthday, marching in Philly and D.C. parades—honoring resilience after tragic losses and…
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Crowley’s Badger Basics Plan
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is running for governor, bringing real-world governance experience to Wisconsin’s Democratic race. He’s the only…
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Housing Funding Moves Forward with Gaps
City council approves funding for affordable housing, including Bay View development—though Austin Commons’ key funding remains uncertain. Amid broader efforts…
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Burned Body Identified at Brewers Stadium Fire
A mysterious fire near American Family Field in March claimed the life of 71-year-old Sterling Easley, whose severely burned body took nearly three months and…
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Bucks Rebuild with Fresh Draft Talent
The Milwaukee Bucks are reloading with two first-round draft picks, Brayden Burries and Nate Ament, who bring grit, hunger, and a commitment to growth under…
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World Cup Fans Unite at Zócalo
Six hundred fans flooded Milwaukee’s Zócalo Food Truck Park, decked in team colors, to roar Mexico to victory against Czechia — turning a World Cup match into…
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Wisconsin Fair Pavilion Gets New Name
The Wisconsin State Fair’s beloved Wisconsin Products Pavilion is getting a fresh new identity — it’s now officially called the Wisconsin Building. This isn’t…
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Barnes Attacks Rodriguez Over Energy Donations
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is launching a fiery attack on primary rival Sara Rodriguez, accusing her of being unduly influenced by nearly $14,000 in…
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Milwaukee Targets Scooter Safety
Milwaukee’s electric scooter rules are about to get a major overhaul after a deadly crash left a club owner hospitalized. City officials are pushing three bold…
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Milwaukee Literacy Push Hits Funding Wall
Milwaukee’s literacy crisis demands urgent action, but bureaucratic roadblocks threaten progress. The Milwaukee Reading Coalition seeks to boost reading skills…
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Neighbor’s Chokehold Led to Death
In a chilling Milwaukee case, a 53-year-old man, Jonathan Caravello, admitted to fatally choking a neighbor during a violent alley brawl—after the victim…
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Enbridge Spill Settlement Revealed
Enbridge just paid $275,000 to Wisconsin after a 2019 pipeline spill — but the real scandal? They waited over a year to report it. A faulty valve leaked…
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Vin Baker Recovery Reopens Under Serenity Inns
Vin Baker Recovery shut down abruptly in Milwaukee, but within a day, Serenity Inns swooped in to take over — keeping treatment services alive and ensuring no…
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B-Lazy Bar Grill: Family, Food, and Community
B-Lazy Bar & Grill in Wind Lake isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a heartbeat of the community, run by the mother-daughter duo Debi and Katie Blazei, who honor…
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Ed Sheeran Solo Magic at Summerfest
Ed Sheeran delivered an intimate, powerhouse performance at Summerfest, turning the massive amphitheater into a personal concert with his signature solo magic…
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Housing Bill Moves, But Change Is Slow
Congress just passed a major housing bill aimed at boosting supply and easing zoning restrictions, a rare bipartisan win in Wisconsin where demand for 140,000…
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Crowley’s Budget Director Confirmed Amid Pushback
Milwaukee County’s new Budget Director, a former MPS official, just got confirmed — but not without surprise pushback from a coalition of supervisors. With…
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Four Dudes Rowed Across the Pacific
Four dudes just rowed across the Pacific Ocean — from Washington to Maui — in 53 days straight, surviving 20-foot waves, 35-mph winds, a shark attack, and…
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Milwaukee Heatwave Warning
Milwaukee’s bracing for a brutal heatwave that could last two weeks, with temps hitting 90s and heat index soaring past 100—especially midweek—thanks to…